S2 E134: Are We Listening to Understand or Just Waiting to Respond?

Are We Listening to Understand or Just Waiting to Respond? Have you ever noticed that sometimes we stop listening halfway through a conversation because we've already started preparing our response? In this episode, I reflect on a recent conversation where I realized I had already built my rebuttal before fully understanding what the other person was trying to say. That experience led me to explore what Scripture teaches about listening, assumptions, judging motives, and the difference between hearing words and truly understanding another person. We'll look at James 1:19, Proverbs 18:13, and why so many conversations break down before they ever have a chance to become meaningful. In this episode: ·         The difference between hearing and listening ·         Why we often fill in the blanks before asking questions ·         Assumptions, motives, and social media conversations ·         Understanding without agreement ·         Why people often want to be heard more than corrected ·         What James 1:19 teaches about communication 📖 Scripture References: James 1:19 Proverbs 18:13 Philippians 2:3-4 🔗 Website: http://kathrinshaffer.com 🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled #ChristianPodcast #ChristianLiving #FaithJourney #Communication #BibleStudy